Buyer / Purchasing Agent

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Agent in Greensboro, North Carolina. This role focuses on the timely procurement of materials and services for electrical construction projects, ensuring efficient Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years' experience, preferably in the construction or electrical industry, and strong skills in communication and organization. Proficiency in COINS and Microsoft Office is advantageous. This position supports critical project operations and offers dynamic team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Construction or electrical industry experience preferred.
• Experience working in ERP or procurement systems (COINS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Process material and service requests and generate purchase orders (POs).
• Enter and reconcile goods receipts (GRNs).
• Review, approve, and resolve invoice workflow issues in COINS.

Skills

Purchasing or procurement experience

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

COINS

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Agent to support field operations and project teams by coordinating the timely procurement of materials and services for electrical construction projects. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes within the COINS system while maintaining strong communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Process material and service requests and generate purchase orders (POs)
• Enter and reconcile goods receipts (GRNs)
• Review, approve, and resolve invoice workflow issues in COINS
• Process and track credit memos
• Review open POs to identify incomplete or uncommitted orders
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and discrepancies
• Collect and evaluate quotes for non-standard materials
• Assist with new vendor setup and vendor record maintenance
• Provide procurement system guidance and support to field teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience
• Construction or electrical industry experience preferred
• Experience working in ERP or procurement systems (COINS preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

This position supports critical project operations and offers the opportunity to work closely with field leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams in a dynamic construction environment.

If you are a detail-oriented procurement professional ready to contribute to high-performing project teams, we encourage you to apply or reach out to learn more.